Total Hip Replacement Suitability Assessment

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The following hip pain assessment can help to evaluate your situation and consider whether a consultation with Mr David Stitson might be beneficial.

Total Hip Replacement Suitability Assessment | David Stitson, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Plymouth.

Is Hip Replacement Surgery Appropriate For Your Hip Pain?

Determining if hip replacement surgery is appropriate involves assessing various factors related to the hip pain you are experiencing, function and overall health. A hip replacement might be necessary if persistent hip pain.

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1. Severity of Hip Pain:

 

Do you experience severe hip pain that limits your daily activities, such as walking, climbing stairs or rising from a chair?

 

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On a scale of 1-5 (with 1 being very easy and 5 being almost impossible), how easy is it to stand up after sitting down for more than 30 minutes?

 

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2. Pain at Rest & Night Pain:

 

Do you have moderate to severe hip pain even while resting or during the night?

 

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On a scale of 1-5 (1 being no pain at all, and 5 being extremely painful), how would you rate your hip pain?

 

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3. Hip Swelling and Inflammation:

 

Do you experience chronic hip inflammation and swelling that isn't relieved by rest or medication?

 

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On a scale of 1-5 (1 being not chronic at all, and 5 being extremely chronic), how chronic would you say your hip inflammation and pain is?

 

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4. Effectiveness of Non-Surgical Treatments:

 

Have conservative treatments (such as medications, injections, physiotherapy or other interventions) failed to relieve your hip pain?

 

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On a scale of 1-5 (with 1 being no help at all, and 5 being extremely effective), how effective have you found non-surgical treatments?

 

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5. Hip Deformity:

 

Do you know if you have a hip deformity, such as hip socket that doesn't fully cover the head of the femur, or a noticeable difference in your leg lengths?​

 

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On a scale of 1-5 (with 1 being no deformity at all, and 5 being extremely deformed), how deformed would you say your hip is?

 

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6. Age Considerations:

 

Are you between the ages of 50 and 85, the most common age range for hip replacement surgery?​

 

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7. Overall Health:

 

Is your overall health good enough to undergo a surgical procedure?

 

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It is essential to discuss all your options with Mr Stitson, who can guide you through the treatment process and advise on how you can achieve the best possible outcome.

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Hip Replacement Suitability FAQs

Q: Where do you feel the pain if you need a knee replacement?

A: It’s not necessarily a case of where you experience knee pain but more the frequency. If your knee pain is constant and is affecting your daily life, it could be a sign you need a knee replacement. It’s also possible to experience referred pain in the hip or ankle.

A: If you need knee replacement surgery, your knee pain is likely to be persistent and chronic. It will likely disrupt your sleep, your daily activities, and won’t respond to over-the-counter pain medications. In order to relieve pain, knee replacement surgery may be recommended by your doctor.

A: There isn’t just one indication however, the main indicators include:

  • Constant pain
  • Swelling and inflammation
  • Knee stiffness
  • Ineffectiveness of painkillers
  • Changes to your knee’s appearance

A: Recovery time varies but generally ranges from 6 weeks to 3 or 4 months, depending on the individual and the extent of the surgery.

A: If you are suffering from any of the following symptoms, it is important to seek specialist advice:

  • You struggle to climb stairs and do everyday chores
  • You struggle to sleep
  • Your knee is swollen and inflamed
  • Pain medication is no longer effective
  • You’re experiencing persistent, chronic pain.
Mr David Stitson Consultant & Orthopaedic Surgeon in Plymouth

About Mr Stitson

David Stitson is a Plymouth-based Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon. Trained both in the UK and internationally, he has worked in medicine for more than 20 years for the NHS, for the Royal Air Force and in private practice. Mr Stitson operates privately at the Nuffield Health Hospital, Plymouth.

David Stitson is a Plymouth-based Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon.

The Nuffield Plymouth CQC Rating

The Nuffield Hospital has a history that spans over half a century and has built a reputation for high standards of care, professionalism and expertise in delivering health services. They aim for continuous quality improvement in everything they do.

Active Quality and Governance programmes are in place at the Nuffield Hospital Plymouth. As part of this, the hospital is inspected by independent healthcare regulators to ensure it meets the fundamental standards of quality and safety as determined by the regulating body (CQC).

In the most recent inspection, Plymouth Nuffield Hospital was rated as ‘Good’ overall, however, the surgical element of the inspection was rated as ‘Outstanding’. The hospital was referred to as:

“Outstanding in effective and caring, and
Good in safe, responsive and well-led.”

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